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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter, War Office, c 1919
Letter address to Mrs J Nolan Carboor, Babbiinawarrah Victoria Australia dated 22 Mar 1919 from the War Office to advise Private E Nolan buried in St Sever Cemetery Ext. Rouen.Light brown coloured paper with black type and print.War Office - Form E Stamped - 22 MAR 1919private e nolan, rouen, france, war office, ww1, carboor -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Havoc. Book of War Cartoons by Armstrong of The Argus
These cartoons depict a crisp, witty and humuorus account of the lead up and beginning of World War 2. The cartoons were drawn by " "Mick" Harold Barry Armstrong , a leading world cartoonist of the day. The publication was made by popular public request and sold for two shillings a copy. It has been kept by a Legatee as a souvenir and found its way into the archives.In 1939 Legacy was discussing the future of Legacy due to ageing Legatees and declining numbers of widows and families to assist. Little did they realise what was about to unfold.Book of war cartoons published in the Argus newspaper compiled as Havoc.Caricature of Adolf Hitler in bottom left hand corner. Many pen and ink drawings, cartoons of Adolf Hitler, and other Axis leaders, politics, August- December 1939.world war two, souvenir -
St Arnaud and District Historical Society
Book. Coonooer Bridge Memorial, Coonooer Bridge Memorial to those who served their Country in Wartime
Following the Great War of 1914-18 the people who lived in the general area around Coonooer Bridge , (18 kms from St.Arnaud ) erected a Monument in honour of those men and women who served their country in a time of war. In 1920 the monument was erected across from the hall, situated in a small pine plantation which was also planted by community members. The names of those that served their country during war time were placed on the monument. After the 2nd World War the names of the local men and women who once again were asked to serve their country were added to the memorial to honour and remember the sacrifice that they made.This book was compiled to honour and enable families and future generations to remember those who served.This is the only book listing these servicemen that served from the Coonooer Bridge Area.Spiral plastic bound book.Clear perspex cover. Coloured pages.Includes photographs of servicemen, medals and war service information.Dedicated to the people of Coonooer Bridge. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, World War I Service Record: Michael Coghlan, 1914-1923
This collection of information on Michael Coghlan was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Coghlan.29 p. war service record, death certificate, 2 BDM indexes and 1p. news clipping.world war 1 project, michael coghlan -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph of WW1 soldier Thomas Edmund Peel, circa 1914-1918
WW1 photograph reproduction of soldier Thomas Edmund Peel, Chiltern Resident. The Great War 1914-1918. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Sepia coloured reproduction photograph of WW1 soldier Thomas Edmund Peel The Great War 1914-1918ww1, chiltern resident -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, 1914-1918
A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Gerald Cussen Kirwan taken during World War I.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Gerald Cussen Kirwan taken during World War I.gerald cussen kirwan, marysville, victoria, australia -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Souvenir - money belt
Example of a souvenir belt decorated with regimental buttons and regimental metal shoulder titles and brought home at the end of the war.Leather money belt with attached buttons, badges and metal shoulder titles from World War One.world war one, wwi, souvenir, belt, badges -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, In a Nutshell : The Book of Charm, c1918
A booklet written by Herbert Scanlon (late of the A.I.F.). It's a book of short stories and verse. The author Herbert Scanlon appears to have enlisted at 17 and returned from WW1 in 1916 due to his health. "After the war Scanlon embarked on a career as a writer, eventually publishing some 17 short collections of short stories, poems and the occasional humorous episode. While many of the stories are standard trench experience accounts, a number are written with sensitivity and passion. The booklets were sold for one shilling by door-to-door salesmen," mostly ex-servicemen (Copied from National Australian Archives record for him). Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet x 32 pages of poems and short stories for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, poem, short stories -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Borough of Daylesford World War Two Certificate of Service, 1948, 04/02/1948
Colour certificate from the Borough of Daylesford recognising the World War Two Service of Gus Gervasoni. For Duty Nobly Done Borough of Daylesford Presented to G. Gervasoni by the Mayor, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Borough of Daylesford, in grateful recognition and high appreciation of the noble service rendered for King and Country in the World War, 1939-1945. Given under the seal of the Borough of Daylesford. This 4th day of February 1948. A.D. Anson A. Marchant world war two, gus gervasoni, borough of daylesford, a.d. anson, e. marchant, navy, army, airforce -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Australian War Memorial, The Unknown Soldier, 1993
A photo of the internment of the coffin of the Unknown Australian Solider in the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The coffin is flanked by pall bearers from each of the defence forces. The official Party, including the Prime Minister, Hon Paul Keating MP, looks on and veterans are seated. There are two Junior Legatees present, they were Rebecca and John Healey of Canberra. There was in article in The Answer newsletter in June 1994. The Unknown Australian Soldier was interred in the Hall of Memory on 11 November 1993. He was buried in a Tasmanian blackwood coffin, on which were placed a bayonet and a sprig of wattle. Soil from the Pozières battlefield in France was scattered in his tomb. The tombstone later placed on top of the tomb has the inscription: “An unknown Australian soldier killed in the war of 1914–1918”. At the head of the tomb is inscribed “Known unto God” and at the foot, “He is all of them and he is one of us.” (details taken from awm.gov.au)A record of Junior Legatees being present at the interring of the Unknown Soldier at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. It shows how respected Legacy's work is by the wider community that the Junior Legatees are included in such a distinguished group at such an important event.Colour photo inside the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial.australian war memorial, answer -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, Victory Medal 1914-1919
The Victory Medal (also called the Allied Victory Medal) is a campaign medal - of which the basic design and ribbon was adopted by Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Romania, Siam, Union of South Africa and the USA. This medal was never awarded singly. It ia accompanied by the ribbon of the British War Medal but this medal is not held in the School archiveThe medal is of historical and social significance for the College. The Holgate medals were the first WW1 medals held by the school archive.The Victory Medal is a 36mm diameter circular copper medal, lacquered in bronze. The obverse shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of Victory, with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The 39mm wide ribbon has a ‘two rainbow' design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines Inscribed around outer edge of medal: '4303 A-CPL. H. S. HOLGATE 29 BN A.I.F.'world war one, ballarat college, victory medal, w w 1, allied victory medal, h s holgate -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book - Cartoon, World at War, 1942
A history of sixty cartoons with text by David LOW a New Zealander of Scottish-Irish parentage. In 1919 he started work in London. His cartoons on world affairs had a wide reputation in Europe before the war were banned in Germany in 1936. Book without cover containing 60 plus cream coloured pages of cartoons World at War A history in Sixty Cartoons with a narrative text by LOWdavid low, world at war -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $20 - Army, 2021
In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name Digger. The term "digger" was military slang for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. It became closely linked with the principles of mateship during World War I. This Digger bear reminds us of the endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, hardiness, and resourcefulness the ANZAC forces showed during the Gallipoli campaign and other WW1 campaigns. This was a special edition of the bears. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in a World War 1 uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $20.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set
World War 2 issuesSet of 4 miniature medals with ribbons: 1939-45 Star Pacific Star 1939-45 War Medal Australia Service Medalmedals, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William George Hogg, 1895 - 1953
War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.hogg, william george, world war 1914 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print in Wooden Frame, Australian Military Aircraft 1909 - 1918
Picture of Australian Military Aircraft 1909 to 1918 The First chart in the 6 part series reproducing the War Memorial mural painted by Harold Freedman. This concludes the 50th anniversary of the australian Airforce. Print 1 of mural by Harold Freedman depicting Australian Military Aircraft complete with descriptions.Print of vintage aircraft in glass and wooden FrameDonated by Pedro Pegan in 2015 Chart 1 Australian War Memorial -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Te Sun Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Special - My War Part 9, The SUN Dated 17/9/1940 Special - My War Part 9 - British Raiders Rout Raiders
Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Pages 1 & 2 - and Last two - Special - My War Part 9Head-line - British Fighters Rout Raiders - Battle of Britianthe sun newspaper dated 17/9/1940, world ar 2 - battle of britian, special - my war part 9 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, German War Cemetery Tatura
Shows picture of the entrance to the German War Cemetery, Tatura. Colour photograph showing entrance of German War Cemetery from within the cemetery. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura victoria, german war cemetery tatura, war graves commission -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Information relating to Frank Fisher, 1/08/1970 12:00:00 AM
Hand written notes of the life of Frank Fisher including newspaper obituary.Hand written notes of the life of Frank Fisher including newspaper obituary, war service and envelope of his Real Estate business.Hand written notes of the life of Frank Fisher including newspaper obituary. fisher, frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Trench Art
A section of a propeller from a World War 1 plane.An inlayed wooden block which formed part of a propeller. From the Collection of Charles Henry Honybun from World War One.honybun, mitcham rsl, aircraft, first world war -
Federation University Historical Collection
Images, Will Dyson, World War One Drawings by Will Dyson, c1918
The frontise page gives a different title for the book "Australia at War: A Winter Record Made by Will Dyson (1880-1938) on the Somme and at Ypres During the Campaigns of 1916 and 1917." A full page drawing with accompanying first hand deeply felt observations by Dyson to each opening.A number of drawings by Will Dyson as published in the 1918 publication 'Australia at War: Drawings at the Front'.will dyson, world war one, tunnellers, australian miners' corps, soldiers, somme, ypres, cartoons -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WWI CARTRIDGE, WWI 1914-18
Pte Evan Edward Jones (No 276) and his younger brother Pte Edward Jones (No 1731) were both members of the 29 Infantry Battalion during World War 1. They enlisted in 1915 in Kyneton where they grew up. Edward enlisted after approval was given by his mother as he was not quite 21. He did not survive the war as he was killed by a sniper in France in 1916. It was Private Edward Jones’ love of adventure that cost him his life. In the trenches in France on 16 August 1916, beside his brother, Private Evan Edward, he raised his head and was caught by a German sniper. The brothers were side by side, and it was suggested to their sergeant that he should take a short rest; they had been 36 hours without sleep. The sergeant said “Oh no, I won’t leave you fellows.” Private Jones said “If I got a chance of a shut eye I’d take it.” He raised his head over the parapet and a German sniper caught him in the forehead, and shut his eyes forever. With difficulty his brother was restrained from rushing over the top for revenge. Evan survived the war, serving in France and Belgium. Some of his letters, together with other memorabilia, have been donated to the RSL by family members. One letter to his wife describes how a bullet hit a cartridge in his pouch but missed his body. Cartridges, the bullet and the piece of shrapnel are also included with the donated items. Part of one of Evan’s letters to his wife is re-printed here. “This bullet is the nearest thing as ever … since I have been in France. I wondered what struck me when it hit me, or rather hit the cartridge that was in my pouch. If it had been an inch or two higher it would have come through my body…the wish bone is from the fowl we had for supper last night, one of the boys bowled the fowl over with a stone so we got to work and cleaned and cooked it and it was just the thing. I got the wishbone so I thought it would be a good souvenir to send home…don’t forget to wish something nice with the wishbone.” Both boys had a strong sense of adventure and it was only natural that they fought and died for King and country. Original letters, photographs and documents have been copied for preservation. *Items donated by John and Phyllis Adams will form part of the World War One commemorative display at the Sub-Branch for Anzac Day 2015. The Jones boys grew up in the Kyneton area and enlisted in the AIF in Kyneton in 1915World War I cartridge damaged by another bullet. K15 VII on base of cartridge casingww1, pte evan jones, pte edward jones,, letters from the front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post 1945
Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Poster - Image, Boer War Statue, Ballarat, c1906
The Boer War was fought in South Africa,A digital scan of a printed memorial to Ballarat soldiers killed in South Africa. It includes the Ballarat Baoer war Monument, and 14 Ballarat Soldiers.soldiers statue, boer war memorial, ballarat boer war soldiers, r.w. salmon, g.a. eddy, foster, j.s. molloy, s.r. coulter, a.g. gilpin, j. hurst, a.t. allen, c. vaughan, neil grant, a.r. burley, alfred johnson, south africa, h.a. plamer -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine, Aussie. The Australian Soldiers' Magazine, 1918
An issue of 'Aussie. The Australian Soldiers' Magazine.' printed by the A.I.F. Printing Section for the soldiers and cost 10 centimes. This edition is Issue No. 6 August 1918. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings. Often of humorous nature. The whole of it's contents are written or drawn by members of the A.I.F. in the field. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A copy of 'Aussie' a field newspaper x 16 pages, published for the troops in World War I.In pencil inside cover 'With Love, Basil 30.8.18'world war one, souvenir -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Trickey family group
Frederick V Trickey had extensive service with the Victorian Colonial military prior to 18 months service in South Africa. His World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area.Framed display board with perspex cover sheet containing medals of Frederick Victor Trickey and his two sons Frederick C Trickey and Graham M Trickey. F V Trickey set: Queens South Africian Medal with clasps South Africa 1902 and Transvaal; 14-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal; British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45; also Gallipoli medallion. F C Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Korea Medal and Coronation Medal. G M Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45.boer war, world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii, trickey -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Receipt to Eltham Historical Society for hire of Eltham War Memorial Hall, 6 July 1970, 1970
Receipt for hire of War Memorial Hall to hold Society meetings on March 24, April 21 and June 23 in addition for exhibition 16 April (to) 19 AprilPreprinted Eltham War Memorial Trust receipt numbered "379" from book of receipts with word 'Trust' crossed out completed in blue ink handwriting and stamped with "Eltham War Memorial Committee of Management". Two 1c Victoria Stamp Duty stamps attached.eltham war memorial hall, receipt, shire of eltham historical society, society meeting -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, German War Cemetery at Tatura
Photograph of entrance to German War Cemetery at Tatura.Colour photograph showing the entrance to the German War Cemetery and the graves and cross behind. Lawn in front and trees at either side behind the gates.german war cemetery, winter road tatura, german internee graves, ww2 graves -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice, Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice
World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942World War Two - Darwin Bombed Twice, Bombs Rock Darwin Local newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War - Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwin Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwinlocal newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war part 23